Are you looking to recruit a competent developer in New York for your top-level domain? In our rankings list, you can find the top web development companies in New York for your unique project, all sorted by portfolio quality, cost of services, satisfied clients, industry reputation, and more.
We have compared over 600 web development companies in New York in terms of technology expertise, portfolios, client testimonials, industry experience, pricing, and relevant awards. Learn more about our ranking criteria and how we identify the top players in the New York web development industry below.
The Number 1 Web Development Company in New York as Selected by DesignRush Is:
Located in New York, web development company Lounge Lizard custom-builds websites using Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) web design, WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Laravel, and other web-based technologies. Its development process is based on a bespoke 7-Second Rule methodology that has helped Lounge Lizard sign and secure Fortune 500 companies as returning clients.
Silvercast Media needed a website redesign to match its hi-res digital display portfolio in Times Square. Using WordPress and PHP, Lounge Lizard designed website navigation that was both unconventional and more engaging for visitors.
The new website saw a 74% increase in sales leads, an 82% increase in time spent on the website, and over 20 keywords ranking on the first page of Google.
The Bureau Of Small Projects specializes in building websites for nonprofits and small businesses, drawing on experience with Fortune 500 brands. The team emphasizes messaging as much as design, ensuring each site is both attractive and effective. Its work spans planning, development, and optimization, with a focus on usability and memorable presence.
B-SPAN, a government agency in charge of improving the United States’ preparedness and response to biological threats, hired The Bureau Of Small Projects to design and develop a new web application. The agency provided a new home page and inner site pages, improving the design and enhancing the user experience. The updated pages drove more website traffic and sales leads to the B-SPAN site.
Notable clients: YMCA of the North, Spooky Nook Sports, Montana NSF EPSCoR
Five Jars won several Top New York Drupal Developers Awards, reinforcing its expertise in this content management system (CMS) technology. This web development company has been sharing its knowledge at international conferences like DrupalCamp and DrupalCon since 2011.
The Warner School of Education had an outdated CMS that required HTML programming skills to manage content, causing bottlenecks in content production. Due to poor website structure, visitors also had trouble locating some essential pages, like Admissions and Campus Life.
Five Jars suggested migrating the website to Drupal 9, turning 90% of the content dynamic, and automating features like deadline management for student enrollment. The website saw an increase of 235% in submitted inquiry forms and a 42% increase in session time duration.
Notable clients: AffordLine, Foundational Home Care, United One Home Care, David Bruno
ThinKASA provides web development services in New York using Laravel, React, WordPress, and Drupal technologies. This company has a portfolio of successful eCommerce projects for small businesses in the healthcare, dental, legal, finance, restaurants, construction, and real estate industries.
HardGraft is one such company that needed an eCommerce website for lifestyle accessories, featuring products like bags, footwear, and watches. ThinKASA developed a website that allowed users to search for a specific product, browse accessories from nine different categories, and order gift cards. The shop accepted three types of quick payments (i.e., Shop Pay, PayPal, and GPay), improving the checkout process and providing a better user experience.
Notable clients: Long Island University, Cassone, Best Auto Accessories, Janey Construction
Awarded as a DesignRush Best Website Design Agency, Top Notch Dezigns is a one-stop-shop for all web-based services, from design and development to support and hosting. The company helps develop eCommerce websites, responsive websites, and content management systems.
With Pride is a heating and cooling business that had zero online presence, which made it difficult for potential customers to discover and contact them. The company reached out to Top Notch Dezigns to develop a website from scratch using WordPress.
The new website features a mobile-optimized gallery of work, which helped With Pride showcase its past successes. It also hosts a variety of resource pages and contact information to help prospects learn more about the company. By adding a quick-fill footer form, Top Notch Dezigns made it simple for potential customers to contact With Pride and the company to track website leads.
Notable clients: ConductLaw, Pegasus Imagery, COCO Tile, Gump Training
Azuro Digital is a New York web development agency that caters to the needs of clients in legal, healthcare, technology, and finance. The company offers WordPress development and maintenance, custom web design and branding, conversion rate optimization (CRO), search engine optimization (SEO), and supporting services.
ConductLaw is a business law firm that was not satisfied with the performance of its website, which was outdated and didn’t bring in the desired number of leads. The company then hired Azuro Digital to design and develop a new WordPress-based website. After launching the new website, ConductLaw attracted more visitors, growing its website conversion rate by 60%.
Notable clients: Mitsubishi Fuso, Kulite, National Ramp, Fuji Film
Previously listed among the Top New York Website Development Agencies by DesignRush, Lform specializes in custom B2B web development for content resource management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), automated marketing tools, and SaaS platforms. Lform developers are experts in PHP, Sass, CSS3, HTML5, and TypeScript.
L&R Ultrasonics wanted a redesign of its website to catch up with a competitive marketplace and attract more customers. One of the company’s main goals was to optimize the website for search engine rankings.
Lform built the new website in Ada, a Laravel-based CMS, which expanded L&R Ultrasonics’s site from a product catalog to eCommerce. Lform also built a custom product filtering system that simplified search by industry. With a new FAQ page, website glossary, and custom landing pages, the client’s website is now search-engine-optimized.
Notable clients: Canon, Garage Tek, JetBlue, Stony Brook University
MAXBURST is a New York web development agency that specializes in projects for Shopify and other eCommerce platforms. The company’s developers are proficient in Linux-Apache-MySql-PHP (AMP) architecture, CSS, and Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) technologies.
BANDED is a growing eCommerce business that needed a new Shopify Plus website for its 600+ outdoor and hunting gear products. Some of the issues of its old website include limited payment options, lack of website accessibility compliance, and inadequate customer support.
MAXBURST migrated the existing WordPress site to Shopify Plus, adding third-party integrations to resolve performance challenges. The company integrated AccessiBe to ensure accessibility, ZenDesk for customer support, and Quivers and Sage 100 to better manage inventory, orders, and accounting.
Vention is a New York web development company with a large portfolio of fintech, edtech, healthtech, game development, real estate, eCommerce, and marketing projects. Its teams offer expertise in UI/UX design, frontend and backend development, integration services, quality assurance, and legacy software upgrades.
Fintech company DealCloud needed a streamlined platform to replace its outdated SharePoint-based CRM. Vention worked on DealCloud’s new large-scale platform, accelerating the digital transformation by engaging specialists across web development, DevOps, and QA within seven agile sub-teams.
Through custom web and mobile CRM apps, DealCloud’s users could connect with any third-party data provider and execute financial deals. The project grew into a firm management solution called OnePlace, which is powered by AI and cloud technologies. This new solution enabled DealCloud to double its client base, which now totals more than 25,000 principal investors and advisors.
Merixstudio offers cloud-driven development for fintech, education, hospitality, eCommerce, media, and other verticals. This New York web development company provides software modernization as well as full-development services, ranging from proof-of-concept and prototyping to web app engineering.
A blockchain-based income management platform had trouble scaling as the user base and demand grew. Merixstudio conducted a UX/UI audit to identify points for improvement and refactored both the front-end and back-end code.
The new React-based front end reduced the number of API requests, which made the platform more stable and improved dashboard performance. Users experience 89% fewer bugs and enjoy new features, such as templates that allow users to quickly generate custom emails.
How We Picked the Best New York Web Development Agencies
We evaluate customer testimonials, case studies, industry reputation, team expertise, notable clients, and management to choose the top New York web development companies. Our team of agency experts developed a scoring system to measure their overall performance based on several important factors:
Reviews: Client satisfaction scores, level of trustworthiness, quality of work
Portfolio: Relevant examples of successfully delivered projects
Awards and press: Industry reputation, thought leadership, and innovation
Team bios: The agency’s qualifications, certifications, and team structure
Top services: Core competencies and areas of expertise
10 Most Popular Web Development Companies in New York Compared
Agency name
Hourly rate
Size
Best for
Lounge Lizard
Inquire
50 - 99
Overall
The Bureau Of Small Projects
$150
Under 49
Informational websites
Five Jars
$100
Under 49
Drupal development
ThinKASA
Inquire
Under 49
Small businesses
Top Notch Dezigns
$150
50 - 99
WordPress development
Azuro Digital
$150
Under 49
Law firm web design
Lform
$185
Under 49
B2B web development
MAXBURST
$100
Under 49
eCommerce projects
Vention
$50
1,000 & Up
Enterprise development
Merixstudio
$60
100 - 249
Blockchain projects
Best New York Website Development Agency Rankings
26 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
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Turn Your Website Into a Sales Machine
With a full-stack web team including frontend and backend developers, MOJO Agency develops responsive websites focused on usability, security, and technical performance. The agency supports redesigns and new builds while integrating tools such as CRMs, databases, and content management systems...
Top Services:
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Logo Design
Web Development
Branding
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$110/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
29 Projects Listed
Mojo Media Services
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Logo Design
Web Development
Branding
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Design Services
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Cannabis XPRESS
Avatar Home Health & Hospice
Mr GreenClean
CD Immigration
Ecobc
HighGate Properties
MAXIMUS Performance
Seeley's HVAC
Summit Building Maintenance
VitaHeal HomeCare
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Mojo Media Reviews & Testimonials
Roshan Kodabuckus
Manager at Schulich School of Business
5.0★
Web Design Review from Roshan Kodabuckus
Sara and the team at Mojo are fantastic at what they do. I reviewed a number of vendors before moving forward with Mojo Media Agency, and Im very happy that we decided to move forward with them. They know their business inside out, from technical knowledge to understanding their audience to platform efficiency. And they are incredibly patient, always enthusiastic, great at problem solving and we are extremely pleased with our final website. I highly recommend Sara and the team, and I have a lot of praise for their technical skills, stakeholder management, and ability to deliver what was agreed (and beyond).
Chirag Patel
Owner at District AV
5.0★
Web Design Review from Chirag Patel
Mojo Media did an amazing job building our new website for District AV. We worked with Sara, and she was great from start to finish. From the beginning, she listened to the vision I had for the site, understood our goals, and translated that into a design that was exactly in line with what I was looking for.
District AV is a residential technology design and integration company, so it was important that the website felt polished, professional, and aligned with the high-end homes and clients we work with. Mojo did a great job helping us present our services clearly, including lighting control, motorized shades, audio/video, networking, security cameras, smart home control, and support.
I've been involved in building a handful of websites in the past, and this was by far the easiest process. Sara was responsive, easy to communicate with, and kept the project moving without making it feel overwhelming. The design was on point from the initial direction I shared, and the final site gave us a much stronger online presence.
Since the site is still new, its too early to measure long-term traffic or lead generation results, but the immediate impact is clear. We now have a professional website that better reflects the quality of work we do and gives us a great place to send potential clients, builders, designers, and referral partners.
Overall, we're very happy with the final result and would highly recommend Mojo Media to any business looking for a strong website design partner.
David Ricci, S.S.W., A.A.C.
CEO at ARC
5.0★
Web Design Review from David Ricci, S.S.W., A.A.C.
Mojo Media was fantastic to work with. Fast, creative, and incredibly reliable. They took my vision and delivered a clean, modern site that exceeded expectations. Id recommend them to anyone looking for toptier design and development.
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The WordPress team you've been looking for. At Freshy, we focus on beautiful and handcrafted website design, backed by thoughtful minds with a passion for making things beautiful and functional. Freshy is a WordPress website design company and web development agency focused on WordPress CMS...
Top Services:
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
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Location
Binghamton, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Freshy Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
SEO
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Forbes
John Hopkins University
State of Pennsylvania
United Way
Foodbank of the Southern Tier
WPSI
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Freshy Reviews & Testimonials
John Huntzinger
Owner at Agricultural Chemical Solutions, Inc
1.0★
Web Design Review from John Huntzinger
This is the most pathetic web design company ever. They have on their website 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. My experience was far from that. All I wanted to do was up date an existing website that I very much liked that I had used for 10 years. They gave me a price of updating of $8000. It was a fight the entire process. I did not want anything special, just updates of my current website for the new technology that had occurred over the past 10 years. They could not get my website duplicated. When they did not duplicated, and I showed them why it was not a duplication, they said, oh, you want that, this is out of our scope. My argument was they knew the scope, they could see the web site I liked. They keep upping the price, they raised the quote to over $20,000. When we launched their version after months of struggle getting like my old website, there was no way for me to adequately change my pricing on the website, in a manner that I could preform, again, just like I showed them in the beginning. They showed me their new and improved process, but it was impossible for me to function. They again, wanted more money after paying them more than 2 and a half times the price they quoted, and still not giving me a website that was like my original website that they were suppose to improve. It took me 3 Months to get my old website back up after giving this company took $20,000 of my money. This is the most pathetic rip off company I have ever dealt with. I have an over 100 Million Dollar a Year Company, and having their disaster website up 2 months, paying them 2.5 Times their original bid, and having to take it down because it was not functional was truly a nightmare, and I wasted over $20,000 of money, and got nothing but 2 Months worth of headaches. They told me in the beginning they could have it completed in a couple weeks, but I had 4 Month of a Nightmare, and lost $20,000. Stay away from this company!!!!!
Ben Cortez
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Web Development Review from Ben Cortez
We been using Freshy for years now and they just keep getting better! Everyone is super helpful and very quick to respond. They have helped boost my clients by making our website easy, user friendly, and very beautiful. I would recommend Freshy Sites to anyone looking for a new website or to update their old one. Their support team is out of this world!
Irene Papadopoulos
Vice President at ACBI (Association of Certified Background Investigators)
5.0★
Web Development Review from Irene Papadopoulos
Look no further for a website design service. They are the standard, and helped launch our new and improved site. They were effortless to deal with, excellent communicators, price was on point and an absolute pleasure to deal with. This company should serve to set an example on how business is conducted. Thanks FreshySites.
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ROI-Driven Digital Marketing Agency
Ignite Visibility, Powered by Rallio AI, is an award-winning digital marketing agency for franchise, multi-location, and enterprise brands. 600+ experts plus one proprietary AI platform, managing 50,000+ franchise locations for 2,500+ brands...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
Ignite Visibility Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
CRO
Web Development
Web Design
Public Relations
Advertising
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Tony Robbins
Wedding Wire
DoorDash
5 Hour Energy
COX
The General
Fix Auto
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Ignite Visibility Reviews & Testimonials
Maria Harutyunyan
Co-Founder & Head of SEO at Loopex Digital
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Maria Harutyunyan
I've worked with Ignite Visibility for 2 years. They do absolutely fantastic work. The team is very experienced and professional and I enjoy our meetings each week. Thank you for providing so much value!
Benjamin Watson
Director, Digital Strategy at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Benjamin Watson
Working with Ignite Visibility has been an invaluable experience. They seamlessly integrate with my team, providing expert insights, genuine care, and professionalism. Their exceptional recruitment talent makes collaboration effortless and enjoyable.
Steven Thornbury
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Steven Thornbury
What started off as a less than ideal situation ended up rather pleasant. I look forward to starting to work with ignite in the near future.
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Mimvi SEO is NYC's Leader in Digital Marketing Services and Delivers Unmatched Results for Clients.
Mimvi SEO delivers unmatched SEO, PPC, Social, and Website Design services for our customers. We deliver amazing results for our customers daily, with a strong focus on ROI. Mimvi's goal is to take your ranking to the top of Google’s search results and bring in more calls, leads, and traffic...
Top Services:
SEO
PPC
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Mimvi Services
SEO
PPC
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
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Indigo Productions
Point VoIp
Safeguard Roofing
Paparzzi Proposals Columbia
Midtown Florist
Zen Dog Vet
Journey Hospitality Group
Cooperstown Dreams Park
Brooklyn Camper Vans
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Mimvi Reviews & Testimonials
Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC, CMLDT
Owner at MaMassage Brooklyn
5.0★
SEO Review from Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CLC, CMLDT
When I was searching for SEO support, I reached out to several companies. Mimvi was the most responsive and provided the clearest proposal and quote. From the moment we began working together, the communication has been clear and prompt, and there were immediate deliverables. As a small business, it's great for me to be able to delegate tasks, but I also like to be involved on some level to make sure my brand is being represented accurately. Marcus at Mimvi has given me an accessible education the parts of the process I wanted to know more about, while taking on the tasks that I don't like and don't really care to understand. Increased traffic to the website has resulted in more conversions and bookings than I expected in a short period of time. I have already referred other clients to Mimvi, as they provide outstanding service of high value.
Michael Lastuvka
CEO at Diamond Finish Detailing
5.0★
Small Business Review from Michael Lastuvka
Amazing working with Mimvi for google ads and SEO!!!
Brent Tieri
Owner at Total Spine Health & Injury Center
5.0★
SEO Review from Brent Tieri
We have been working with Marcus and the team at MIMVI SEO since May of 2023. In that time we have made consistent improvements with both our SEO and PPC strategies. After years of hanging out on page 2 and lower of Google, we are now consistently ranking in the top 1-5 spots for the majority of our main keywords. We have also dialed in our Google ads campaigns with great new ad copy and CTR's that are miles ahead of our previous campaigns. Marcus and MIMVI SEO is the first digital marketing company that followed through with what they actually claimed they could do...and at a fraction of the cost! My previous experiences involved everything from solopreneurs to large firms and it ranged from incompetence in some scenarios to what appeared to be dragging out the work to keep you with them for longer periods of time. Like many people, I was at the point where I was going to give up on working with a digital marketing firm because the lack of transparency, shadiness, and outright lies had turned me off from the industry. MIMVI does everything they can to get you results as fast as possible. They genuinely want to see you win in your industry and in your market. If you want to work with a company that gets results, delivers things in a timely manner, is extremely accessible, and works hard like they are a part of your team, then MIMVI is the way to go! The owner, Marcus is simply an honest, ethical, and hard working dude! 1000% Recommended.
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ThinKASA is a renowned web design agency headquartered in New York City that offers top-tier web design and development services to clients both locally and globally...
Top Services:
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
ThinKASA Services
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
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United One Home Care
AffordLine
Foundational Home Care
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ThinKASA Reviews & Testimonials
Francine Gervais
IT Helpdesk Technician at Metropolitan State University of Denver
5.0★
Web Design Review from Francine Gervais
I had an exceptional experience working with ThinKASA, the best web design agency I've encountered. They built a fantastic website for my business, Live Star Home Care LLC, based in Denver, Colorado. The website is not only visually appealing but also incredibly user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and edit whenever necessary.
Their customer service is top-notchreliable, responsive, and knowledgeable. Every time I had a question or needed assistance, they provided prompt and helpful support. I was thoroughly satisfied with their work and highly recommend ThinKASA to anyone in need of professional web design services. They exceeded my expectations in every way, delivering a product that perfectly suits my business needs.
Carla Montague
PR Manager at Codment
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Carla Montague
ThinKasa did an amazing job with our website's SEO. Despite being in one of the most competitive industries in the world their strategies were really helpful in getting us ranked on various strategic keywords. They are amazingly talented when it comes to website's SEO. Highly Recommended!
Amy Williams
Assistant Manager Marketing at Anideos
5.0★
Web Development Review from Amy Williams
These guys are fantastic! They're not just your ordinary web designers. ThinKASA goes the extra mile by grasping your needs and collaborating with you on a strategy that fits both your needs and your budget. They approach projects from a holistic perspective, understanding that it's more than just a website you need. Working with them was a pleasure! Stan is friendly but also very professional. Plus, they offer a free initial needs analysis and cost estimate. They redesigned our website and elevated it to the next level with improved metrics.
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Top Mobile App Development Company in USA, UK, India & UAE
We are providing businesses with scalable, extensible software and mobile applications to give them a competitive edge in the market...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Blockchain
WordPress Website Design
PPC
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
16 Projects Listed
AOX Apps Services
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Blockchain
WordPress Website Design
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Reputation Management
IT Services
DevOps Consulting
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Destin Harbour Hauler
TowRange
RYZYN
VYBA
AirportVallet
Wedash
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AOX Apps Reviews & Testimonials
Munish Behl
Review from Google
5.0★
Munish Behl's Review Sourced from Google
I got my food delivery app "Quicko Foodz" developed from them, loved the design, look and smooth flow of the app. Project manager Garry Chal was awesome, he understands the flow and provided us the same. Highly recommended.
Vishvas Gupta
Review from Google
5.0★
Vishvas Gupta's Review Sourced from Google
Awesome place to work. They have good working environment and best employee satisfaction level. Leads and managers are very supportive Specially in marketing department of the company.
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Changing the Way Businesses Think About Web Design
We design custom WordPress web sites with beautiful front ends and functional back ends for brands, businesses, and corporations. Our memorable web designs and storytelling landing pages appear on large and small, private and public, for-profit and nonprofit websites across the USA...
Top Services:
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
Web Development
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$95/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Westside Virtual Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Survivor Mitzvah Project
43rd Street Kids Preschool
BrandGrowth
The Rockwell Group
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Westside Virtual Reviews & Testimonials
Leila Morvari
Producer at Honeyland Productions
5.0★
Responsive Review from Leila Morvari
West Side Virtual is our #1 choice when recommending Web developers/Word Press developers for our film and television projects which are diverse in nature and scope. Pamela Dean is our go-to person. She always comes up with a unique plan that clients love, and has the artistry, technical capabilities experience to not only get the job done but give us more than we could have imagined. Highest recommendation for anyone who wants a superior, state-of-the art web presence.
Survivor Mitzvah Project
Review from Google
5.0★
Survivor Mitzvah Project's Review Sourced from Google
Pamela Dean at Westside Virtual is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and a joy to work with. She created a stunningly beautiful website for The Survivor Mitzvah Project that is eye-catching, informative, and technically state of the art. Our site is complex and content heavy and Westside Virtual was able to make the functionality of the site seamless, fast, and highly intuitive. The site looks like a million dollar site, yet WV's rates are affordable and you definitely gets more than expected in the finished product. Pam and the Westsde Virtual team created a user experience that is already getting raves and its only been online for a few hours! Words cannot express how thankful we are to have the opportunity to work with Pam who not only realized our dreams but brought more than we could ever have imagined to the project. We highly recommend Westside Virtual and applaud their standard of excellence!
Kenneth Mok
Review from Google
5.0★
Kenneth Mok's Review Sourced from Google
We were having some problems with our intranet that was custom built using WordPress/PHP. After some updates to the intranet, a lot of the pages and links were broken and could not get it back to a working site.
I went online and did a search for a local WordPress company and found Westside Virtual. I got in contact with Pamela Dean and we had a conversation about my intranet site and how it was developed, etc. I had them do an audit of the site and she responded back with issues and errors that she discovered on the site. The audit was for 4 hours but Pamela took ownership of her work and definitely spent more than 4 hours on the site to provide an extensive audit report. We went over the report and in the end, it was easier to just have Westside Virtual create a brand new intranet site with the features and functions that we required.
We had a kick off meeting to go over some of the other changes we wanted to have done compared to the original intranet site. After a couple of months, the new site was ready for review and then a few days later, we went live. Pamela & Westside Virtual were able to make the necessary changes from development to production on our hosting provider's portal. She also made sure that the WordPress backups were running properly since that was one of the other issues that we had.
Overall it was a GREAT experience in working with Pamela and Westside Virtual in diagnosing and creating a new intranet site.
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3AX shines as a top digital tech agency, leading in software, web development, and mobile apps. We craft strategies centered on your brand's success...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Web Development
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Software Testing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$55/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
3axTech Services
Digital Services
Web Development
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Software Testing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
ERP Consulting
IT Services
IT Compliance Solution
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Our company specializes in small to mid sized business web design. When it comes to industries, you name it, we've done it. For ongoing marketing we specialize in restaurants (small family owned) and eCommerce companies...
Top Services:
Digital Services
Design Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Huntington, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Seven Circle Media Services
Digital Services
Design Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Email Marketing
Branding
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Aunt Chilada's
Six Harbors Brewing Co.
Raimondi Law PC
Concourse Realty Partners
Long Island Mobile Mechanic
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Seven Circle Media Reviews & Testimonials
Corey VanDeVelde
CEO at 614 Digital
5.0★
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The entire team at Seven Circle was fantastic to work with. My website turned out to be very responsive and I could not be happier. They answered all of my concerns and their communication was next level. Thank you!!
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USATILITY is a creative agency founded in 2021 by Evan Combs to challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to design. Born from a passion for accessibility, strategy, and unfiltered creativity, USATILITY helps brands grow through design, web, motion, and storytelling that puts people first. Our mission is...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$150/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
USATILITY Services
Branding
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We are a globally recognized digital agency with a dedicated development center situated in Ukraine. Our primary focus is the strategic development of websites designed to meet the distinct needs of businesses. Our international presence and local expertise uniquely position us to deliver exceptional digital...
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New York City, New York
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$15/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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3 Projects Listed
Molipse Services
Web Development
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Web Design
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IT Services
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KNOWLEDGE | OPPORTUNITY | RESULTS - DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANTS
KOR UNLIMITED is a technology firm specializing in digital marketing solutions specifically tailored to help local businesses understand their marketplace, grow their brand, increase revenue, and stay engaged with their customers...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$250/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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8 Projects Listed
KOR | UNLIMITED Services
Digital Marketing
PPC
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Graphic Design
Branding
Web Development
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We are a M/WBE certified full-service web design studio, based in New York City. Motivating and partnering with driven clients to make a lasting digital impression...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$125/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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3 Projects Listed
Designed To Conquer LLC Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
Digital Strategy
Digital Services
Business Consulting
Email Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
UI/UX Design
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Ultrasonic Diagnostics
Zee's Cookie Box
CIT Bank
Merrill
JPMorgan Chase & Co
Catholic Charities USA
Beso Lounge
CityChoice Medical & Diagnostic
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Designed To Conquer LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Stephens
Review from Google
5.0★
Andrew Stephens's Review Sourced from Google
Wow, where do I even begin? Designed 2 Conquer is an absolute game-changer! Not only did they expertly formalize my LLC, but they also took my brand to new heights with their comprehensive services. From crafting brand guidelines to designing a stunning logo and website, they left no stone unturned. Their expertise in social media and SEO strategies skyrocketed my online presence. If you're serious about success, look no further than Designed 2 Conquer. A well-deserved 5 stars!
Kay Junior
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5.0★
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I had an amazing experience working with a Dre ! He helped me update my brand that really represents my photography style. The designs were creative and eye-catching, and he made the whole process easy. I’m so grateful for his help and recommend him to anyone trying to create a standout brand.💯
Jay Stonehill
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5.0★
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5 stars for Designed to Conquer! Their team of talented designers delivers exceptional work with a keen eye for detail. They work closely with clients to bring their vision to life and always go above and beyond to exceed expectations. Highly recommended for anyone in need of top-quality design services.
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At Les Creatifs Studio, we craft websites and online stores that dont just sit therethey work. As a certified Google Ads Partner, we design sleek, responsive sites and ROI-focused ad campaigns that turn clicks into customers. Whether you need a bold digital presence or a strategic marketing boost, we blend...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$35/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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3 Projects Listed
Les Creatifs Studio Services
WordPress Website Design
PPC
Web Design
Web Development
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CRO
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AEO
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7Crockett
Whisper Wick
Thai Chilli Events
Salty Sardonic
Thai Chilli DMC
Coal & Curry
Romantic Bangkok
Thai Boat Party
Torch Light Tax
Corporate Events Thailand
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Les Creatifs Studio Reviews & Testimonials
Ajay Agrawal
Review from Google
5.0★
Ajay Agrawal's Review Sourced from Google
I had a very good experience working with Aishwarya and Baljeet. They helped me to setup visual identity of my business like logo, letterhead, envelope and all. Both understood my thinking properly and gave designs similar to what I wanted. They were easy to talk to and always responded on time. I really like the quality of work and will surely tell others also to go with them.
Shams Quadri
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5.0★
Shams Quadri's Review Sourced from Google
I highly recommend Les Creatifs Studio for all of your web design needs. The team at Les Creatifs is incredibly talented and dedicated to creating a website that not only looks great, but also effectively communicates your brand and message. Their attention to detail is unparalleled, and they were able to bring my vision to life in a way that exceeded my expectations. The process was seamless and efficient, and the end result is a website that I am proud to show off to potential clients. If you're in need of a top-notch web design team, look no further than Les Creatifs Studio.
Bishu Varshney
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5.0★
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I was put in touch with Les Creatifs Studio through a recommendation from a good friend. I have used Agency Creative for over a year now and would highly recommend them. The team are responsive, adaptable, reliable and a pleasure to work with.
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Ignite & Scale Your Growth with Bespoke Creative & Digital.
UPBEAT is the genuine Growth Partner you've been searching for. We specialize in driving scalable growth for small businesses and startups through tailored Digital and Creative Strategies. Our boutique approach means your brand gets the one-to-one attention it deserves. Let's Get Growing...
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New York City, New York
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$1,000 - $10,000
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Digital Marketing
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Chib Designed It LLC is a web design agency dedicated to serving small and medium sized businesses. We create modern, minimalist, and engaging websites that bring out the spirit of the client and meets the needs of the visitor...
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Rochester, New York
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Under 49
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$100/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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3 Projects Listed
Chib Designed It LLC Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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United of Web a premier web design/development and search engine optimization agency.
United Of Web stands as a foremost website development agency located in New York City, renowned for its exceptional services. Our team specializes in crafting custom CRM solutions, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Logo Design, and Wrapping services with expertise and precision...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$50/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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1 Project Listed
United of Web Design & Develop NYC Services
Video Production
CRM Consulting
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Web Development
Digital Services
Web Design
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Design Services
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RAW Marketing Agency is a full-service creative and digital marketing agency helping small and medium businesses build bold brands and grow online. We specialize in branding, web design, SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, Meta Ads, content marketing, and influencer marketing all through flexible monthly...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$80/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
RAW Marketing Agency Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
SEO
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Content Marketing
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Marmol Export USA
Fine USA
Flourish
Golden Hills
Kraffin Bakery
Alani Coffee
Miin Cosmetics
Kansla Beauty
Anatomy Clinic
Hexotic Wraps
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RAW Marketing Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Marmol Export
Review from Google
5.0★
Marmol Export's Review Sourced from Google
We've been working with Raw Agency and Russell for several years now and have always been impressed with their level of professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. They've helped us grow our business and I couldn't be happier with the results.
The Woood
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5.0★
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Thank you Raw agency and their team for the wonderful work they did for our company. You guys are amazing! We highly recommend them to anyone looking for digital marketing services!
Hexotic Wraps
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5.0★
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Working with Raw marketing agency was a game-changer for our business. They helped us create our business from scratch and created a powerful digital marketing strategy that has helped us increase our online visibility and grow our customer base. Highly recommended!
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JD Global is a leading digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive in the digital age. With a global reach and a team of experienced professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of services...
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Plainview, New York
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The Samuel Grafi Foundation
Rafael's Barbershop
Broadhollow Bioscience Park
Pharma Nobis
NuBest Barbershop
JDL Auto Lend
Apex Physical Therapy
Divine Protection Films
AJC Accounting
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James
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5.0★
James's Review Sourced from Google
JD Global has been amazing to work with! They really listened to what I wanted and built a website that looks awesome and is super easy for my customers to use. Plus, their SEO work is already making a difference—I’m getting more traffic than ever. If you’re looking to boost your online presence, I’d definitely recommend JD Global!
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We at Buzzlink craft your digital curiosity. Comprehending Digital Marketing & Web Development from the core. As the world becomes one Global Village, Marketing & Development Strategies have evolved at an ever-increasing pace, making a clear pathway for the ones more adaptable to change...
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Rochester, New York
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Under 49
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$25/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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5 Projects Listed
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Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Mobile App Development
Software Development
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Digital Services
Cloud Consulting
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Jefa
Ethique World
DaynDark
Spoton Apparel
IPKO Foundation
iceBaum GmbH
Passable
Urbano
Pushtinuts
The Hive Hostels
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Buzzlink Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Rohit Sarkar
Review from Google
5.0★
Rohit Sarkar's Review Sourced from Google
Great experience working with Buzzlink Studios! They understood our startup needs and delivered a clean, mobile-friendly site. Truly a top website development company in Mumbai.
tina sajnani
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5.0★
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My Dealing with Buzzlink Studios has been outstanding in all aspects. Mr. Rohit has been highly professional and the best thing about him is like he never says no to give u the best in technology. He also gives ideas how to things are so easy at back end to operate. I highly recommend them if you creating and building a new website foe your brand.
Kishan Kumar
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5.0★
Kishan Kumar's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Buzzlink Studios was an absolute pleasure. Their team is not only highly skilled but also incredibly professional and easy to work with. They took the time to understand our goals and delivered a sleek, modern website that exceeded our expectations. The design, functionality, and user experience were all top-notch. They were always available for updates and feedback, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Buzzlink Studios to anyone looking for a reliable and creative web development partner.
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R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you...
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New York City, New York
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Under 49
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$125/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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SEO
Web Design
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The agency for small companies with big dreams! Blast off with Blast Marketing!
Blast Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on supporting and growing small to medium-sized businesses. Founded by highly capable digital marketing experts with years of experience working with companies large and small, we value the relationships we build with our clients and are committed to your...
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New York City, New York
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$100/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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Digital Services
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Web Development
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Lo Media Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in captivating visual content, branding, and web development. We elevate brands with high-quality video production, innovative branding strategies, and state-of-the-art web design. Our team works closely with clients from concept to final execution...
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Tappan, New York
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Under 49
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$125/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
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Web Design
Video Production
Web Development
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
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Video Marketing
Email Marketing
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Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.
Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.
We are specialized in branding and collaborate with national companies to start-ups alike and organizations to build meaningful stories to engage with the audience...
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$75/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Organ Services
Creative Services
Logo Design
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Web Design
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Innovative Web Solutions for Your Business Growth.
Web Desires is a creative web design studio specializing in custom websites, web applications, branding, and digital marketing solutions. We transform businesses with cutting-edge technology and design...
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Mineola, New York
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Web-Desires Services
Digital Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
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Master Mindset - One Unified All-Inclusive Strategy
Marketing House is your one-stop shop for globally smart, locally tuned, and result-driven marketing solutions...
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
50 - 99
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$50/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Marketing House Services
Digital Services
Public Relations
Graphic Design
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Creative Services
Web Design
Web Development
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Business Consulting
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Turkish Airlines
Alibaba
Ford
Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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Marketing House Reviews & Testimonials
Miguel Jr
Review from Google
5.0★
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I really appreciated the approach taken by this company, particularly in how they handle communication with customers. Their communication process was great and made the entire experience enjoyable. From the initial contact to resolving any issues, they were consistently clear, responsive, and helpful. Overall, I was very satisfied with how they interacted with me throughout my experience with their service. Cool cool
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Exceptional service! This marketing firm not only met, but exceeded our expectations. Their tailored solutions and data-driven insights propelled our company to new heights.
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What's the clearest red flag when vetting a web development agency in New York?
The clearest red flag is an agency that hands you a fixed, all-in price before doing any paid discovery or scoping work. A 2012 study by McKinsey & Company and the University of Oxford, which tracked more than 5,400 large IT projects, found that large IT projects run 45% over budget on average, and that poor stakeholder management combined with weak technical scoping drives roughly half of all cost overruns, more than the technical build itself.
An agency that quotes the work before mapping it is only guessing the price. If an agency offering web development services in New York skips a structured discovery phase or can't explain who will be doing the work versus who will be managing the account, treat that as a warning sign worth pressing on before you sign anything.
How much do New York website development companies in New York charge for their services?
New York web development firms typically charge $10,000 to $100,000 for custom website development, depending on the complexity and features required.
Below is a general breakdown of web development costs in New York:
Standard websites (advanced functionalities): $20,000-$50,000
Complex websites (custom designs, features, integrations): Starts at $75,000
Additional cost factors:
Web design: $1,000-$50,000
Website maintenance: $3,000-$40,000
Website marketing: $100-$5,000
Is it normal for a New York agency to ask for full payment before they start any work?
No, industry-standard practice ties payment to delivered milestones. A website development company in New York that asks for 100% upfront is asking you to absorb all the project risk while they carry none.
The typical structure is a deposit in the 25-50% range to begin work, with the remainder released at defined checkpoints, including design approval, development completion, and final launch.
A request for full payment before any work begins removes every point of leverage a client has if the project stalls, the scope shifts, or the relationship breaks down entirely. A full upfront payment to a young or thinly capitalized agency is a meaningful financial exposure if that agency closes or loses its key personnel before the project is finished.
A staged-payment structure tied to deliverables is exactly the protection a buyer has against that scenario, because money not yet paid remains leverage.
Who owns the code after an agency finishes my site?
By default, the agency that builds your site owns the copyright to it, not you, unless your contract contains an explicit written assignment clause. Under U.S. Copyright Office Circular 9, custom software and website code don't fall into any of the nine narrow categories eligible for "work made for hire" status. Therefore, simply paying an independent web development agency in New York to build a site does not automatically transfer ownership the way it would for work done by your own employee.
Confirm at the contract stage that the agreement assigns all IP, including the underlying code repository and any custom assets, to your business by name.
Is a written contract legally required when I hire one of these agencies?
It is only required if you're hiring a solo freelancer, not a multi-person firm. New York's Freelance Isn't Free Act, in effect statewide since August 28, 2024, requires a written contract for any engagement worth $800 or more. Still, it specifically covers individuals or one-person businesses, not web development services providers with multiple staff.
Some "agencies" you'll find in directories are one- or two-person operations, so it's worth asking directly how many people are on the account before assuming the law protects you. If you're contracting with an actual multi-person firm that the law doesn't cover, you need to write the same protections in yourself: defined deliverables, a payment schedule, and a default payment deadline if a milestone date isn't hit.
How long should a website build take before delays become a red flag?
Most straightforward marketing or small-business site builds should reach launch withintwo to three months of kickoff, and custom web applications with integrations typically run longer. Either way, a delay should come with a specific, named cause, not a vague update.
The most common cause of drift isn't developer workload, but unmanaged scope creep, such as new features or pages added mid-build without renegotiating the timeline or the price. Therefore, ask shortlisted web development companies in New York for a written change-order process at the start, rather than discovering the gap once you're already behind schedule
Should I worry about an agency outsourcing my project overseas?
Where the code gets written matters less than whether your contract makes the agency responsible for it, because your business stays liable for how any subcontractor handles New York residents' data.
New York's SHIELD Act requires any business holding that data to select vendors capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards and to require those safeguards by contract, regardless of where the vendor is physically located.
Ask the web development company in New York whether subcontractors will touch customer data, and if so, get the same security commitments in writing that you'd expect from the prime agency itself — the law won't let you point to a subcontractor afterward.
What ongoing costs come after a web development agency in New York launches my site?
Expect a recurring maintenance retainer on top of the build price, covering hosting, security patches, and renewals for any third-party licenses, plugins, or APIs the site depends on. Many proposals quote the build cost in isolation and treat maintenance as a later conversation.
Ask shortlisted web development companies in New York upfront for a year-two cost estimate and get the hourly rate for off-retainer work written down before you sign. That's the number you'll need the first time something breaks outside business hours.
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